24 Questions
What did Mrs. Thompson know that made her a target?
She could describe the postman who went into the office.
Why did Margaret start searching the house?
She suspected Fred after Mrs. Thompson's description.
Who did Margaret inform about her intention to visit Mrs. Thompson?
Fred
Why was Louise a danger to Fred?
She insisted that Elinor had been murdered.
How did Fred intend to kill Louise?
By shooting her
Who had been watching the Hammond house all evening?
The doctor
What did Fred do when he reached Louise's kitchen door?
He drank his coffee quietly.
How did the doctor prevent Fred from shooting Louise?
He grabbed Fred just in time.
What gesture did the doctor make that surprised Louise?
He kissed her lightly on the cheek.
What advice did the doctor give to Louise after the incident?
To focus on quiet and recovery.
Match the following characters with their actions:
Mrs. Thompson = Described the postman who went into the office Margaret = Found the uniform Fred = Lifted his gun to shoot The doctor = Dried Louise's eyes
Match the characters with their roles in the story:
Louise Baring = The narrator Fred = The antagonist The doctor = Protected Louise from Fred Margaret = Knew about the uniform
Match the following actions with their consequences:
Margaret found the uniform = Realized Fred was guilty Louise telephoned Margaret = Prompted Fred to react Fred tried to kill Mrs. Thompson = Wanted to eliminate the witness The doctor followed Fred = Prevented Fred from shooting Louise
Match the phrases with the characters who said them:
“Why did he try to kill Mrs. Thompson?” = Louise Baring “He was able to describe the postman.” = The doctor “Because you wouldn’t leave things alone.” = The doctor “It’s all horrible.” = Louise Baring
Match the characters with their emotions as described:
Louise Baring = Crying and horrified The doctor = Tired and needed a shave Fred = Quiet while drinking coffee Margaret = Sent the doctor to warn Louise
Match the actions with when they occurred:
Margaret sent the doctor to warn Louise = After the phone call between Margaret and Louise Fred lifted his gun to shoot Louise = When Fred returned home The doctor grabbed Fred = When Fred aimed to shoot Louise Louise was crying = After Fred was stopped by the doctor
Match the events with the locations where they happened:
Margaret found the uniform = At her house The doctor watched the Hammond house = Outside the Hammond house Fred came to the kitchen door = At Louise's house Fred tried to shoot Louise = Near the kitchen
Match the following items with their intended purpose:
The handkerchief = Drying Louise's eyes The gun = Fred's attempt to shoot Louise The uniform = Evidence of Fred's guilt The lipstick = Louise banged down in front of the doctor
Match the characters with their thoughts or opinions:
Louise Baring = Wanted the doctor to take care of her The doctor = Thought Louise was brave Fred = Knew Margaret had found the uniform Margaret = Tried to think what to do about the uniform discovery
Why did Margaret search her house after talking to Mrs. Thompson?
She suspected Fred after learning about the postman.
How did Fred react when he knew Margaret had found the uniform?
He tried to kill Mrs. Thompson.
What did Louise suspect about Fred after telephoning Margaret?
That Fred was listening.
Why did the doctor follow Fred when he left the Hammond house?
He knew Fred was going to harm Louise.
What did the doctor say Louise needed after all the events unfolded?
Quiet
Solve the mystery of the attempted murder of Mrs. Thompson in this Agatha Christie-inspired quiz. Follow the clues and uncover the truth behind Fred's guilt.
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